Chevy Cruze: How to Open Trunk

Are you wondering how you can open the trunk on the Chevy Cruze? It’s a bit tricky with this model. But don’t worry—we’ve got your back. Check out our step-by-step guide below:

2017-2019 Models

Do one of the following:

  • Press the trunk release button on the driver’s side door.
  • On the key fob, press the trunk release button rapidly two times to pop it open.
  • Unlock all doors, then press the button on the trunk or lift-gate right above the license plate

Note: For the 2017-2019 model years, the Chevy Cruze sedan has a trunk volume of 14.8 cubic feet. This is a generous amount of space for a compact car, and it should be enough to accommodate several pieces of luggage or groceries.

2016 Models

  1. Turn the vehicle off or place the vehicle in park with all of the doors closed. If you have a manual transmission, ensure the parking brake is applied. (This step is important.)
  2. Perform one of the following steps:
    • Press the trunk release button on the driver’s side door.
    • On the key fob, press the trunk release button rapidly two times to pop it open.
    • Unlock all doors, then press the button on the trunk or lift-gate right above the license plate

2011-2015 Models

  1. Turn the vehicle off or place the vehicle in park with all of the doors closed. If you have a manual transmission, ensure the parking brake is applied. (This step is important.)
  2. Perform one of the following steps:
    • Press and hold the trunk release button on the key fob.
    • Press the trunk release button located below the stereo on the left side.

13 thoughts on “Chevy Cruze: How to Open Trunk”

  1. I have a 2011 Cruze and they’re is absolutely no button inside for the trunk. Also, the past above the license plate doesn’t work. Any solutions to these things would be oh so greatly appreciated. And no, it’s not below Stereo to the left, unfortunately.

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  2. The button by the license plate is just a barely detectable with your hand area about 3/4 inch long (It is there on mine) I use it all the time. It barely moves but press up on it and hold a second and the truck will open up.

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  3. While the car is on
    Clicke the unlock button twice and then hold the button under the license plate
    Trunk opens
    You’re welcome
    Stay blessed

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    • I have the 2016 Cruze limited manual shift. Owner’s Manual says to make sure parking brake is applied. You’re trick didn’t work for me. The trunk opens when off but once started sometimes it will let me open trunk until I release the parking brake then I have to turn the car off.

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  4. I have a 2016 Cruze limited manual shift. These steps did NOT work. I tried again today out of curiosity. My steps were put it in first gear, parking brake applied, unlocked doors, and since my kid was in back they opened the back door before I hit trunk release button under CD player (above it says it’s on door). It finally opened after disengaging parking brake. I then tried again this time other back door was opened and worked again. Once again tried with driver door and wouldn’t work even after trying again with other process. Still confused why it’s doing that but finally figured out a combination that works.

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